The managing director said the scheme has been designed in a way that it would be difficult to “siphon funds meant for the students.” The post Student Loan: CSOs raise concern over accountability, transparency appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
Student Loan: Why private institutions’ students, inmates won’t benefit – Official
The managing director said if the private institutions’ students should be considered, then some may argue for Nigerians studying abroad to also benefit. The post Student Loan: Why private institutions’ students, inmates won’t benefit – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
BREAKING: Tinubu signs Student Loan Bill into law
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, signed the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024, into law. The development follows reviews of the report of the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund by both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Details shortly… BREAKING: Tinubu signs Student Loan Bill into law […]
JUST IN: Tinubu writes Senate, seeks re-enactment of student loan law
The president’s decision may not be unconnected to the criticisms that trailed the signing of the law, especially the eligibility requirement for applicants, repayment plans, and governance structure. The post JUST IN: Tinubu writes Senate, seeks re-enactment of student loan law appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
Why we’re yet to launch Nigeria’s students loan scheme – Official
No plan to discard student loan scheme indefinitely —FG
The Presidency has debunked insinuations that the student loan scheme has hit the rocks, following the recent postponement of its launch. Speaking after the Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, stated that final touches are being put in place to enable the proper launch […]
Student loan: Nigeria govt explains delay in take-off, sets new date
The Federal Government has set March for a definite opening of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund, NELFund, portal for eligible students. Dr Akintunde Sawyerr, Executive Secretary NELFund, who disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Abuja urged eligible students to register to access the fund. President Bola Tinubu […]
Student Loan: Group suggests accountability measures
The group said without transparency and accountability which it noted are paramount to guaranteeing the efficient and effective utilisation of the funds, the student loan scheme could be a lost opportunity. The post Student Loan: Group suggests accountability measures appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
